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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,729.08, 316,218.36 and 77,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,729.08, 316,218.36 and 77,702.96 is: 116,600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,729.08 : 316,218.36 = 77,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,729.08/316,218.36 = 77,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,729.08x = 316,218.36 × 77,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,729.08x = 24,571,102,578.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,571,102,578.35/210,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,600.44

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